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ET54 KUF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,790 mi
Last recorded152,790 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 152,790 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 152,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,134 miles

hand brake noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2020 141,372 miles

Rear springs corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2020 141,372 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both , inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear springs corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chips in screen

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

both front discs corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces

sticker on e of front number plate

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper blade is splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,295 miles

handbrake ?

numberplates ?

sidelights ?

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,849 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plates poorly secured

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,884 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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ET54 KUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET54 KUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET54 KUF registered?

ET54 KUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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